Connecting Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic to a smartphone: full instructions with solutions to problems

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic wireless headphones have become a popular choice among users thanks to a combination of affordable prices, compact design and stable sound. However, even with such simple gadgets, beginners often have questions: how to turn on the headphones, activate pairing mode and what to do if the phone does not see them.

The Earphones 2 Basic features a Bluetooth 5.0 chip that provides fast synchronization and low power consumption. But even with modern protocols, sometimes you need to take additional steps — like resetting your headphones or updating your smartphone firmware. We'll look at all possible scenarios, from standard connectivity to restoring after crashes.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before you start syncing, make sure your Xiaomi Earphones are in the right place. 2 Basic is fully charged. The charge indicator on the case should be green (when connected to the charger) or flash white (when charged at a sufficient level). If the indicator is red or not active, connect the headphones to the network on the device. 30-40 minute.

The important thing is that the headphone box doesn't have a button on it as we know it, but instead uses a touchpad on each headphone to activate the device.

• 🔘 Take both headphones out of the case and wait for automatic switching on (the beep will sound).
• 🔄 If the headphones are not turned on, touch and hold the touch panel on any of the headphones for 3 seconds.
• 🔋 Check that both headphones flash white and red alternately - this means switching to pairing mode.

⚠️ Warning: If one of the headphones is not blinking or making intermittent sounds, this may indicate battery discharge. Place both earphones in the case for 10 minutes, then try again.

It’s also worth checking the compatibility of your smartphone. Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic officially supports:

• 📱 Android 6.0 and newer (including Android) MIUI, ColorOS, One UI).
• 🍎 iOS 12 and newer (iPhone) 6s Younger people may have problems with connection).
• 💻 Windows 10/11 (Bluetooth adapter required 4.2+).

2. Step-by-step instructions for connecting to Android

The process of pairing with Android devices is as simple as possible.

1. Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Bluetooth on your smartphone.
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off (the slider at the top of the screen).
3. Get the headphones out of the case – they will automatically go into search mode (the indicators will flash white and red).
4. In the list of available devices, find Mi Earphones 2 Basic (or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic) and tap it.
5. Confirm the pairing on the phone (contact/microphone permission may be required).

Once successfully connected, the headphones will light up blue, and the Android status bar will feature an icon of headphones to make sure that they work correctly:

• 🎵 Turn on any audio recording – the sound should automatically switch to headphones.
• 🔊 Check the microphone: call another phone or record a voice message.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 and below) may require manual reconnection of the headphones after the first pairing. To do this, turn off and turn on Bluetooth again on the phone.

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is interrupted or interference is heard, try:

• 📶 Reduce the distance between the phone and headphones (optimally up to 1 meter).
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module of the phone through Settings → System system → Reboot (Bluetooth).
• 🛠️ Update the firmware of the smartphone (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

3. iPhone connection (iOS) - features and nuances

The iPhone interface is almost the same as Android, but there are a few key points: first, iOS can request confirmation of connection twice: first for the device itself, then for microphone services. 6/6s) Possible problems with Bluetooth codecs – sound can be played in low quality.

Instructions for iOS:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate the module.
2. Get the headphones out of the case - they should appear on the list as Mi Earphones 2 Basic.
3. Slip the name of the device and wait for the inscription "Connected".
4. If you request access to the microphone, select "Allow".

To improve the sound quality of the iPhone:

• 🎧 Go to Settings. → Bluetooth → Mi Earphones 2 Basic → (i) → Sound quality.
• 🔊 Select “High Quality” (can reduce the time of autonomy).
• 🔄 If the sound is interrupted, turn off Low Power in Bluetooth settings.

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If the headphones connect to the iPhone but quickly turn off, try turning off the Auto Sound Switch function in Bluetooth settings. This will solve the problem of arbitrary connection breaks.

4. Gesture control settings and Instant Connection function

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic supports basic control gestures that can be configured through the Mi Earphones app (available for Android). Download it from Google Play and follow the instructions:

1. Put the headphones on the phone.
2. Open the app and select Mi Earphones 2 Basic from the device list.
3. Go to the Gestures section and set up:

For smartphone owners Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Quick Pair is available, and it lets you automatically plug your headphones when you open the cover to activate it:

1. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → Mi Earphones 2 Basic → Settings.
2. Enable the option "Autoconnection when opening the case".
3. Make sure that the Bluetooth in the background function is also active.

⚠️ Note: Instant Connection may conflict with some stock firmware (e.g., Samsung Galaxy) in which case, disable it and use manual connectivity.

If the gestures don't work:

• 🧹 Clean the touch panels on the headphones from contamination (use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol).
• 🔄 Reboot the headphones: Place them in a case for 10 seconds, then pull out.
• 📱 Update the Mi Earphones app to the latest version.

5. Resetting headphone settings - when and how to do

If the headphones Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic stopped connecting, are unstable or connects only one headphone will help hardware reset. This procedure will return the device to the factory settings and clear the list of conjugated gadgets.

Resetting instructions:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the cover of the case, but don't take out the headphones.
3. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds (the indicators will start flashing red).
4. Release the buttons – the indicators should flash white, signaling a successful reset.

Once reset, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode, and now you can connect them to the phone as if they were the first time.

• 🔄 Reset removes all stored devices from headphone memory.
• 🔋 After the procedure, it is recommended to fully charge the case (up to the green indicator).
• 📱 On the phone, you may need to remove Mi Earphones 2 Basic from the list of Bluetooth devices before reconnecting.

6. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Headphones are connected, but there is no sound

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔈 Wrong sound source: On Android, check if the Sound through Speaker mode is on during the call. → Sound. → Select Mi Earphones 2 Basic.
• 🎧 Monosound: On iPhone go to Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual → Monoaudio and turn off the option.
• 🔊 Low volume: There is no separate volume control on the headphones – use buttons on the phone or gestures (if configured).

Problem 2: Headphones are quickly discharged

Standard Earphones 2 Basic life is up to 4 hours on a single charge (with a case - up to 12 hours).

• 🔋 Check the case: connect it to the charger and make sure the indicator is lit red (charging is going) or green (fully charged).
• 📵 Turn off unnecessary features: in the Mi Earphones app, deactivate "Detection in the ear" (if not using it).
• 🔄 Update the headphone firmware through the app (if an update is available).

Problem 3: Headphones connect to other people's devices

If your Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic automatically connects to another phone (for example, after a reset), follow these steps:

1. On the “foreign” device, remove the headphones from the Bluetooth list.
2. On your phone, turn on the “Visibility for All” mode in Bluetooth settings for 2 minutes.
3. Reset the headphone settings (see Section 5) and reconnect them.

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If the headphones connect to unfamiliar devices, it’s not a bug, but a Bluetooth feature. To avoid this, turn off the visibility of the headphones after you connect or use the “Priority Device” feature in the Mi Earphones app.

7. Sound optimization and additional functions

To improve the sound Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic you can use the built-in settings of the smartphone or third-party applications.

• 🎛️ Uniform sound (EQ): In the Mi Earphones app, select the preset "Bas" or "Bright" or set up the manual EQ.
• 🔊 Sound amplifier: In Settings → Sound. → Sound quality turn on "Audio Effects" (not available on all firmware).
• 🎧 Noise suppression: Activate Concentration Mode in the headphone settings (reduces external noise when calling).

For iPhone useful settings:

• 🎵 B Settings → Music. → EQ Choose "Rightened Down" or "Rock" for bass.
• 🔇 B Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual turn on "Noise Reduction" for better legibility of voice.

The headphones also support voice assistants:

• 🤖 On Android: Triple touch calls Google Assistant.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Triple touch activates Siri (requires permission in settings).

⚠️ Note: When using voice assistants through headphones, there may be a delay in sound to 1-2 It's normal for Bluetooth devices with codec. SBC.

8 Compatibility with other devices (PCs, laptops, TV)

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic can be connected not only to smartphones, but also to other gadgets with Bluetooth support.

Connecting to Windows 10/11

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Press "Add device" → Bluetooth.
3. Select Mi Earphones 2 Basic from the list and wait for the connection.
4. If the sound does not switch automatically: right-click on the sound icon in the tray → "Mi Earphones 2 Basic".

Connecting to a MacBook

On macOS, the process is similar to the iPhone:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate Bluetooth and wait for the headphones to appear in the list.
3. Press "Connect" and confirm the pairing.

For the use of the microphone in Zoom/Skype: In the application settings, select Mi Earphones 2 Basic as an input device.

Connection to Smart TV

Not all TVs support Bluetooth headphones. Check compatibility:

• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TV: Go to Settings. → Bluetooth → Add the device.
• 📺 Samsung/LG: External Bluetooth adapter (connected to the USB-port).
• 📺 Android TV: Supported native connection through Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.

If the TV doesn't find the headphones:

• 🔄 Reboot. TV and headphones.
• 📱 Check if the headphones are connected to another device (such as a phone).
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic